The Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 is a deep-V design and the Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 measures 32,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 28,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 tips the scales at 10 000 lbs - 4 500 lbs less than the Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 5 500 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 carries a rated maximum of 450 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 carries 400 gallons versus 220 gallons in the Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.